1606 Rugby Avenue

Sold 7/18/13
Sold 7/18/13
Lovely setting for a charming City Cottage
Gorgeous trees and plants surround a classic home on a lovely street, close to UVA, Downtown, Barracks Road and 29.
Welcoming Foyer with hardwood floors and a place for your coat and keys.
The Living Room has a fireplace and great architectural features.
Light streams in through the many windows!
Just off the Living Room is a cozy Den or library.
[a picture of the den when it was furnished by the current owners] high ceilings, large windows and french doors lead to the deck.
Your little one would love to scoot around on the deck!
Spacious Kitchen where there is plenty of cooking to be done - or just plating up your take-out!
Open feel and room to move around without bumping into each other, which is so common in kitchens found in classic homes like this one!
Gallery Image 11
Cozy Dining Area with room for a table and additional bar seating. Outdoor access to the fenced backyard.
First Floor, Bedroom 1
First Floor full Bathroom
First Floor, Bedroom 2
Upstairs to the second floor...
The Upstairs Den, playroom or Office
Second view of Upstairs Den/study/office/playroom
Second Floor, Bedroom 3
Second Floor, Bathroom 2
Second Floor, Bedroom 4
First Floor mudroom with laundry and side deck access.
A charming way to enter the home from the off street, private driveway and parking.
Side porch and deck.
Private Driveway with plenty of off-street parking.
View from the backyard shows the studio and the main house.
The L-shaped studio is a DELIGHT!
pebble path....
Enormous space with vaulted ceilings....
Extra wide door with sunlight streaming in from several directions.
The possibilities are endless! Office? Studio? In-law suite? Guest cottage? Nanny zone?
The fenced backyard is lush and level.
The street has sidewalks, bike lanes and room for plenty of street parking when guests visit.
Sold
Last Sold Price
$420,000
4 beds2,532 sqft

1606 Rugby Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22903

Single FamilyProperty Type
0.37 acresLot Size
1946Year Built
$166/sq ftPrice per sq ft

Description

charming Cottage (#1606 Rugby Ave) + Studio (#1604 Rugby Ave) conveniently located between UVA and Downtown on a lovely street w/ sidewalks, bike lanes + off-street parking wonderfully mature setting renovated Kitchen lots of nooks and crannies + good storage light-filled Studio is home to one of Charlottesville's best known artists - however, could easily be converted to a Rental (zoning OK), Home Office or Guest Suite Unique offering in established neighborhood close to everything!charming Cottage (#1606 Rugby Ave) + Studio (#1604 Rugby Ave) conveniently located between UVA and Downtown on a lovely street w/ sidewalks, bike lanes + off-street parking wonderfully mature setting renovated Kitchen lots of nooks and crannies + good storage light-filled Studio is home to one of Charlottesville's best known artists - however, could easily be converted to a Rental (zoning OK), Home Office or Guest Suite Unique offering in established neighborhood close to everything!
  • Listed by: TOMMY BRANNOCK 434.977.4005 tommy@loringwoodriff.com • BHG REAL ESTATE III - DOWNTOWN
Listing closed: 07/18/2013 01:00 AM • Source: CAAR, MLS#: 509195
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Listing Courtesy of BHG REAL ESTATE III - DOWNTOWN, TOMMY BRANNOCK

Sold By HOWARD HANNA ROY WHEELER REALTY CO.- CHARLOTTESVILLE, JIM MCVAY

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Property Information for 1606 Rugby Avenue

Property Details

  • Taxes: $4,477 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Detached
  • County: Charlottesville Independent City
  • Subdivision: NONE
  • Directions: from the Rotunda, SE on Rugby Rd, L at light on Rugby Rd, 1st R onto Rugby Avenue to home and studio on Right
  • Water: Public Water
  • View: Garden View

Building Information

  • Stories: 1
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Lot Size: 0.37 AC / 16,117 SF

Summary

Location and General Information
  • County/Incorporated City: Charlottesville
  • Lockbox Location: FRONT PORCH
Taxes and HOA
  • Tax Year: 2013
  • Taxes: $4,477.00
  • Association: No
  • Association(s) Fees $: $.00
  • Parcel Number: 030020000
School Information
  • Elem School: Venable
  • High School: Charlottesville
  • Middle School: Walker & Buford
Parking
  • Garage AG Unfin: 0.0
  • Garage Total AG: 0.0
  • Garage: No
  • Driveway or Parking: Asphalt

Property

Lot Information
  • Lot Features: Garden Space, Public Road
  • # of Acres: 0.37
  • Price Per SQFT: $165.88
  • Land Description: Open
  • Foundation: Concrete Block
  • Above Grade Finished: 2532.0
  • Above Grade Unfinished: 0.0
  • Below Grade Finished: 0.0
  • Below Grade Unfinished: 100.0
Property and Assessments
  • Class: RESIDENTIAL
  • Property Type: Detached
  • Foreclosure: No
  • Type of Construction: On Site Built
  • Level: 1.5 Story
  • Year Built: 1946
  • Occupant: VACANT
  • Legal Description: LOT 5, BLOCK B, WESTWOOD
  • Road Maint: 0.0
  • Lockbox: CAAR
  • Deed Book: 703
  • Occupied By: Vacant
  • Deed Book Page: 335
  • Design: Cottage
  • Listing Services: Exclusive Right to Sell, Full Service
  • Possession: Settlement
  • Improvements: Office/Studio
Utilities
  • Sewer/Septic: Public Sewer
  • Gas: Natural Gas

Interior and Exterior Features

Exterior Features
  • Roof: Architectural Style
  • Fence: Condition Fair
  • Yard: Fenced, Landscape Lighting, Landscaped, Mature, Nearly Level
  • Structure-Floors: Carpet, Hardwood, Linoleum
  • Exterior: Aluminum, Fiber Cement
  • Structures-Deck/Porch: Deck, Porch - Front, Porch - Side
Interior Features
  • Structure-Window/Ceiling: 8' Ceilings, Storm Windows
  • Fireplace: Brick, One, Wood Burning
  • Fireplace Location: Living Room
  • Air Conditioning: Heat Pump
  • Heating: Central Heat, Heat Pump
  • Kitchen Appliances/Feat: Dishwasher, Disposal, Gas Range, Recessed Light, Refrigerator
  • Kitchen Cabinets/Counters: Formica Counter, Wood Cabinets
  • Electricity: Elec Above ground
  • Laundry: Dryer, Dryer Hookup, Washer, Washer Hookup

Room Information

Additional Room Information
  • Room Types: Bedroom, Den, Dining Room, Foyer, Full Bath, Kitchen, Laundry, Living Room, Study/Library
  • Room Types Level 1: Bedroom (L1), Den (L1), Dining Room (L1), Foyer (L1), Full Bath (L1), Kitchen (L1), Laundry (L1), Living Room (L1)
  • Room Types Level 2+: Bedroom (L2+), Full Bath (L2+), Study/Library (L2+)
Bathrooms Information
  • # Baths: 2.00
  • # Baths: Main Level: 1.00
  • # Baths: Upper Level(s): 1.00
  • # Full Baths: 2
  • # Half Baths: 0
Bedrooms Information
  • # Beds: 4.00
  • # Beds: Main Level: 2.00
  • # Beds: Upper Level(s): 2.00
Room 1
  • Room 1: Foyer
  • Room 1 Level: 1
Room 2
  • Room 2: Living Room
  • Room 2 Level: 1
  • Room 2 Size: fireplace
Room 3
  • Room 3: Den
  • Room 3 Level: 1
Room 4
  • Room 4: Kitchen
  • Room 4 Level: 1
Room 5
  • Room 5: Dining Room
  • Room 5 Level: 1
Room 6
  • Room 6: Bedroom
  • Room 6 Level: 1
Room 7
  • Room 7: Full Bath
  • Room 7 Level: 1
Room 8
  • Room 8: Bedroom
  • Room 8 Level: 1
Room 9
  • Room 9: Laundry
  • Room 9 Level: 1
Room 10
  • Room 10: Study/Library
  • Room 10 Level: 2
Room 11
  • Room 11: Bedroom
  • Room 11 Level: 2
Room 12
  • Room 12: Full Bath
  • Room 12 Level: 2
Room 13
  • Room 13: Bedroom
  • Room 13 Level: 2

Property History for 1606 Rugby Avenue

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Jul 18, 2013

Sold

CAAR #509195

$420,000—
Apr 15, 2013

Listed (Active)

CAAR #509195

$459,000—
DateEvent & SourcePrice
07/18/2013

Sold

CAAR #509195

$420,000
04/15/2013

Listed (Active)

CAAR #509195

$459,000

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 1606 Rugby Avenue

Taxable Value

Land

$217,300

Additions

$579,800
Total$797,100

Tax Record

2026

$8,021 ($668 / month)

Home Facts

Beds

4

Baths

2

Total Finished SqFt

2,564 SqFt

Above Grade Finished SqFt

2,564 SqFt

Stories

2

Lot Size

15,987 SqFt

Style

Single Family Residence

Year Built

1946

Year Renovated

1989

Zoning

R-B

County

CHARLOTTESVILLE CITY

APN

030020000

Schools near 1606 Rugby Avenue

This home is within Charlottesville Cty Public Schools.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Venable Elementary School
Public - PK to 4
Buford Middle School
Public - 7 to 8
Charlottesville High School
Public - 9 to 12
Walker Upper Elementary School
Public - 5 to 6
Rating
School
Distance
Venable Elementary School
PublicPK to 4

Buford Middle School
Public7 to 8

Charlottesville High School
Public9 to 12

Walker Upper Elementary School
Public5 to 6

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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Listing Courtesy of BHG REAL ESTATE III - DOWNTOWN, TOMMY BRANNOCK

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